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01-12-2018, 09:06 AM
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gas tank replacement
I just bought a 1985 K30 with factory dual tanks and they both need replaced, I'm guessing they're the 16 gallon ones. Will 20 gallon tanks fit without mods, if so can I use the same sending units? Thanks!
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01-12-2018, 09:14 AM
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Re: gas tank replacement
k30 is long bed only factory so 20 gal is factory . tanks are same left/right so no need to get specific left/right . sending units tho are left AND right . senders are also same for tank size . just the side of truck as i said .
spectra premium is o.e.m brand and basically best aftermarket quality . rockauto / autozone / other parts places all have them .
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01-13-2018, 09:28 AM
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Re: gas tank replacement
Well, I had that wrong.THANKS for the information.
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01-13-2018, 10:50 AM
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Re: gas tank replacement
When you buy new tanks,measure the filler hole.
There are at least 2 different sizes. Make sure the new tanks are the same size as your old tanks. Mike. 
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01-13-2018, 10:20 PM
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Re: gas tank replacement
looks like spectra GM1b with 1 5/8 filler neck is the only option, I'll measure tomorrow Thanks!
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01-14-2018, 12:24 AM
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Re: gas tank replacement
The filler hose diameter is year dependent. Don't remember what the split year is... 1985 is well past the split so your supplier should know.
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01-15-2018, 08:28 PM
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Re: gas tank replacement
My tanks measured at 1 5/8, the pass is about to come off on it's own! Luckily the seller did throw in new GM braces. I'll post pictures of the new tanks install next month.
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